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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley speaking during the COVID-19 update today at Ilaro Court. (PMO)

BARBADOS | Economy Likely To Lose $150 Million In February

BRIDGETOWN,   February 15, 2021 - Barbados is expected to lose about $150 million in economic activity for the month of February. This is the word from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley  as she addressed the nation on issues pertaining to COVID-19, the impact of the disease on the economy and the vaccine, among others.

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  • Countries Barbados
Prime Minister Andrew Holness

JAMAICA | With record COVID-19 cases, Holness tightens curfew hours

KINGSTON, February 9, 2021 – In light of the record increase in the number of persons testing positive for the  SARS Cov2 virus in Jamaica over the past few days, prime minister Andrew Holness has announced that starting Wednesday  February 10, the islandwide curfew will begin at 8:00 pm nightly and end at 5:00 am.

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  • Countries Jamaica
  • Published in Health
Latin America and Caribbean’s Winding Road to Recovery

Latin America and Caribbean’s Winding Road to Recovery

Latin America and Caribbean economies managed to bounce back from COVID-19’s initial economic devastation earlier in 2020. But the pandemic’s resurgence towards the end of the year threatens to thwart an uneven recovery and add to the steep social and human costs.

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  • Countries Caribbean, Latin America
People’s National Party (PNP) Shadow Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Morais Guy, M.P.

JAMAICA | COVID-19 Case Spike worries Opposition

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Feb. 5, 2021 - The People’s National Party (PNP) Shadow Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Morais Guy, M.P., says the renewed spike in confirmed Covid 19 cases is of national concern and it may be time for the government to review its strategy, measures and protocols, which have been in place for almost a year.

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  • Countries Jamaica
  • Published in Health
Cuba Launches Phase II of Its 'Abdala' COVID-19 Vaccine

Cuba Launches Phase II of Its 'Abdala' COVID-19 Vaccine

Cuba's Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) General Director Marta Ayala Monday announced that Abdala COVID-19 vaccine (CIGB 66) started phase II of clinical trials, which will have around 760 volunteers.

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  • Countries Cuba
  • Published in Health
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